Flying the Rolls Royce B747 Test Bed - An Experimental Flight with 100% SAF

[@PilotBlogDenys]

Man, I hope to to continue flying in that age... Those pilots are awesome!

[@imaner76]

Old. Not obsolete. 😎😁😉

[@Gaming-with-the-fortnite-skins]

I am super to you

[@karmatmgvlogs]

Pilot blog iam your subscribe r

[@vdt0_]

Your videos are sooooo entertaining

[@learnmathswithaditya]

Big fan love you man

[@zoarlutw]

Man, how smooth the touchdown is. What a legend!!

[@warbirdwf]

I'm not going to lie. I'd be exceptionally nervous if I boarded a plane and saw that the combined age between the pilot and co-pilot was 150 years old...! :) Chuck Yeager once said that the fighter pilot with the most experience would always win the dog fight in comparable fighters. Those guys nailed the landing which demonstrated their decades of flying experience. It's great to see guys their age still being valued and in demand. I'd also wager that their physicals for the commercial pilot licenses are rather extensive too.

[@MdRahman001]

Old veteran pilots know how to fly a plane better than anyone .RESPECT.

[@folk.]

Or old veteran pilots also know how to fly a plane

[@MrWheeler715]

Old school is the best school.

[@datrexx]

As long as they do not rely on IFR.

[@g00rb4u]

Not necessarily. Look at Aeroflot Flight 593 - the airline's most experienced pilot was put in charge of their newest and most modern airliner but failed to read the manual. Simulator flights in the aftermath revealed that had the pilot let go of the controls, autopilot would have corrected the abnormality. With planes becoming more and more complex, older and more experienced doesn't always mean 'better'.

[@YouCCP2]

That plane is an old 747-200. Does younger generation of pilots know how to fly this ancient plane?

[@sebk5232]

Love the Oldie Goodie cockpit crew. So adorable.

[@onocoffee]

Sam is so enthused at 13:00 asking how the flight went - the guys were perfect engineers: dry and serious. Thanks guys!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Always wonderful seeing a 747 Classic still in the sky, albeit it with an unusually enlarged engine no 2!

[@SinghAlokkrishna]

First video ever on this topic of sustainable aviation fuel. Sam, you always add more value adding and qualitative content. Great to see.

[@Originalman144]

It's nonsense. Just because the fuel is different, just think about all the materials it takes to build a plane. Not green.

[@Originalman144]

Same for Tesla. The amount of fossil fuel it takes to make a electric car and battery pack is more energy than petrol car. And to charge the electric car requires major fossil fuel power grid. The whole green/sustainable stuff is all a joke.

[@citibear57]

I love how massive the Trent 1000 is, as demonstrated by Sam sitting on the front of the engine nacelle 😮

[@sailormike1089]

cool seeing a 41 year old 74-200. I was a freshman in high school when this plane enter service with cathay pacific in April 1980. RR North America has had the plane since 2005

[@MattsAviationChannel]

Aviation continues to do amazing pioneering work!! Being a nose ahead is so decisive. This requires the most motivated employees. 😊👍 This is one of the reasons why I love the familiar atmosphere in aviation. Of course, a time-honored Queen of the Skies is the right choice for this important project. ✈👍😍 Absolutely sensational! Another great report, Sam!!! Thanks! Cheers Matt

[@EvanEdits888]

Respect Sam for his hardwork. RESPECT.

[@youri737]

Really nice to see that throttle handling on approach. He is compensating the idle thrust from engine 2 by further advancing the throttle for engine 1, all while leaving engine 3 and 4 where they should be. I think that is more difficult than it might seem at first. Especially if you consider the yaw moment as a result of the asymmetrical thrust whenever you advance or decrease a throttle lever. What a legend!

[@MadeiraAirport]

Very interesting the growth of sustainable fuel, also Easyjet is investing a lot on it, they are making some flights out of London Gatwick wth biofuel :)

[@kimiraikkonen4226]

easyjet is like ryanair, its for cattle people who like to be treated like cattle

[@lucas_k23]

Unfortunately, biofuel is kind of a scam. The most biofuels out there are energy negative, which means they need more energy to be produced than the energy they provide. It's a pity, because most people don't know that. The companies keep making them, because they can grab lucrative subsidies. There are various better synthetic alternatives out there. Real Engineering has some very good videos about it, I highly recommend his channel.

[@ndirangugichuki6260]

@@lucas_k23 okay, I'll check out that channel thanks

[@chrish9974]

@@lucas_k23 Correct

[@scfog90]

@@lucas_k23 thank you for highlighting this. I never understood why people take in everything as the only possible option. Same with EV... why not build FC cars in parallel?

[@tanveersheikh2411]

The pilot is amazing! His experience is superb while landing!

[@gendaminoru3195]

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[@brandonburr4900]

Thank you Sam! Keep these videos coming! Love these little ones highlighting certain things in the aviation industry we don't get to see. Some of the best behind the scenes videos in aviation. I wish you could do another video with the pilot. He would have so many stories to tell over his career!

[@leszekd2321]

Your films are incredeble interesting, each of them shows and teach me lot of things. It's amazing to see lot of stuff and places inside an aircraft which I can't see normally. I appreciate your high level english pronunciation, it helps me to learn it better :) I can't wait to see your next movie!

[@danielsotelo3942]

Yet an other great job by Sam. I'm so fortunate to have flown in a PAN AM 200 back in the mid 70s from UK to Italy. It was on a business trip so I got to go up the spiral stairs and fly on the upper deck. After that flight, I promised my self never to fly down stairs ever again if on a 747, and did so until 2004 when I semi retired from the bicycle industry. Again good work Sam.

[@mwachharo5189]

You know he is a legend with the touchdown. Nice one

[@stevejenks8892]

My wife and I have enjoyed your videos for a few years but we didn’t realize how interesting the technical side was.

[@aurorealis3249]

Mr. Chui, great aviation video from the beautiful Sonoran Desert - "Tucson." Thanks for educating us with the timeless "Queen of the Skies" and Rolls Royce testing SAF. Amazing what can be done when corporations take the environment seriously, innovate and apply their science for the greater good and future generations!!!

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

Fun fact : 20 Boeing 747 200 classic are still in service until now including this plane. Love this very cool video, Sam.👍

[@Hans-gb4mv]

cheap to buy, redundancy if you lose the engine you are testing. Good choice for a testbed

[@damonlang1185]

@@Hans-gb4mv only issue is they’re expensive to maintain, and most are probably getting close to their flight cycle ‘limits’ (I forget what the proper term for it is but you get what I mean)

[@slennie]

@@damonlang1185 cycles is not too big of a problem for a testbed. Those frames don't make 5000 hrs/year nor hundreds of cycles. And of course engine manufacterers are cherry picking when they buy a "new" testbed since they will spend a lot of money to set it up for testing. Furthermore these testbeds operate on special or modified type certification I guess. Safety will always be valued, but it's just different then commercially operated frames transporting passengers all over the world.

[@Manny_G_10]

I love how the plane is using entirely original instruments. From the 6 pack to the ADF and the VOR. Amazing.

[@edwardwilcox6606]

Hey Sam these tech vids you do now & again are some of my favourite. Very interesting content & the characters you meet are a bonus too! It`s good to see RR working hard on future proofing their engineering. Keep up the good work mate!!

[@big51duck1]

Nice job Sam. I never get tired of watching the Queen!

[@edgardoortizayala6379]

Spectacular what you do Airmen and for the advance of aviation. GOD Bless You guys!!!

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

Rolls Royce and Super Sam taking the lead in aviation sustainability. Great job kind regards from NZ 💪💪😃😃😃

[@Niko-vj5mt]

How do I keep finding people from NZ?? Also kind regards from NZ

[@patrickritzi]

Great to see how aviation is becoming more sustainable. Let's hope the shipping industry will follow their example!

[@tonewheel1773]

Fantastic insight into positive green energy. The old 747-200s are amazing and timeless aircraft!

[@traceyturner9428]

Sooo cool!! 👍😊 Love your videos Sam. Your content are amazing!

[@jamesbroome-isa7955]

According to both Plane Spotters and Airfleets, N787RR has never operated for QANTAS. She started with Cathay Pacific and then went on to Air Icelandic before RR

[@Michael.Chapman]

Thanks for that research. I felt it was a BA, CP or QANTAS Classic, based on the iconic RB-211s. A bit of confusion for me re livery and ‘Spirit of Excellence’-thought it could have been adapted from ‘Spirit of Australia’. Also have heard that Rolls Royce may have recently purchased one of QANTAS’s superb, still young 747-438ERs for engineering test bed use…

[@jossdionne9810]

A real pleasure to fly the 747 anytime, even only virtually!!

[@etaair8292]

Spiral staircases, lots of memories there ....movie Projectors, .... one engine on fire....( you can still fly); ...safety drill sliding from Upper deck, very high and have to jump in the water from upperdeck as well...reminded me of B747 - 200 those days...

[@givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935]

and pure garbage rubber air tube headphones for the low resolution in-flight movie. It was still the safest, best engineered, most system redundancy plane in the sky.

[@planespottingiasiairport9833]

What a masterpiece❤️

[@LR-xt2zr]

Did you see how smooth the landing was?

[@planespottingiasiairport9833]

@@LR-xt2zr yes.. Butter

[@loose-arrow-garage]

I worked at Tucson international for many years as a member of the Air National Guard unit there. That Rolls Royce 747 has been there conducting tests for at least 10 years. In my job I was able to move around the airport property and was able to get a close look at that 747-200. One day I was having lunch at a restaurant near the airport called Jerry-Bobs and I met the pilot that you interviewed. We had a short but interesting conversation.

[@williamjones4483]

Rolls Royce North America took ownership of this aircraft June 17, 2005.

[@Dave.68]

Worked a ground crew job at T.I.A. FOR A FEW MONTHS AFTER RETIREING FROM A CAREER IN THE FIRE SERVICE AND SAW THIS EVERYDAY.

[@obtuselion1230]

I go to the university arizona right now, i just randomly clicked on this vid and as soon and i saw the intelligence sticker i was like holy shit this was filmed in tucson. That plane just sits there all day

[@Dave.68]

@@obtuselion1230 it takes flight a few times a month. R&D on engines and other systems.

[@Chuckme888]

Kudos the all involved. These are the heroes of today for a better tomorrow.

[@adamkhanafer2702]

It’s amazing how much planes have evolved in the past 20+ years

[@MusicAnirban]

OMG analog gauges! That too on a test plane! Kudos to the test pilots. Pushing limits. Those legends are rocking it out there in the cockpit. This is an incredible video. I am speechless. Your channel has come a long way! Congratulations.

[@ryori4176]

Hi Amazing. Going form the passenger seat to the test flight. You are the ultimate passenger. Thank you for your enthusiasm and creativity and bring the viewer the never ending world of flights and travel. You have come so far from your first video in 2007, which I love, the 40 second video of being served coconut on dry ice aboard a A380. Fantastic Sam, you are the legend.

[@danielheathers1504]

You so much for this video, Sam. Really looking forward to a greener future for aviation.

[@lachlanmcmahon6070]

Love the vid Sam keep up the great work 👍 ✈

[@janeelliott6772]

Good to see Rolls Royce from the great East Midlands being at the cutting edge of sustainable flight.

[@Pilot-Ali]

Those steam gauges looks so bad ass on this old flying machine. Good job Sam for another amazing video.

[@igboyaalale6145]

...Magnificent...I love that old pilot...you know that's the kind of pilot that will bring you safely to your destination. Hey Sam, Thank you !

[@jumboaviation]

Always love to watch Boeing's Queen of Sky 747 💘

[@ramprakashravi852]

Great to see the greener initiatives, Sustainable living not only required for aviation but also in all fields as we could see couple of days ago the temperature in Antartica has raised 38 degree although its winter there.

[@mrman3938]

The engine looks as big as the 777 engine. Love these videos as always.

[@MasonBrewer-lf2bm]

That guy that pulled the stairs away is brave

[@jaybrewer6485]

Thank you son. 5 seconds of fame haha.

[@asleepawake3645]

This plane has so many redundancies. Amazing engineering.

[@R2D2848]

Holy crap Tucson AZ thats home so cool to have this type of once in a life time event in aviation history in the big AZ

[@TheGospelQuartetParadise]

I noticed one thing... All the thrust levers are white except #2. Is that so the pilot knows that is the test engine?

[@jaydensteyn1359]

Sam carrying the Aviation community through Covid-19, love the work Sam!

[@DanAviationFSYT]

Amazing video sam! Your really making a lot of videos during the pandemic. Keep the hard work sam!

[@ManmohanMohanty]

Hi, if you get a chance, do browse through my channel on aviation reviews and consider subbing if you like. Thanks.

[@380Scania]

Really interesting vlog Sam. That Trent is huge!!

[@mohammedshuhaib8379]

Wow, that landing was so smooth 🔥

[@Vegeta46000]

I think that's pretty cool that this 747 still has the flight engineer station intact along with NO upgraded glass equipment. That Trent 1000 engine is pretty big compared to the other 3 engines as well. Very neat video!

[@Shahrol76]

Hai Sam.. From Malaysia 🙋‍♂️🇲🇾 Best you Chanel..

[@farhanfarook7642]

Hey, great fan your content and love your trvel vlogs :)

[@Dev-ge5sm]

Thank u sam sir lucky to have u.....we enjoying each n every video of u...knowing something.

[@Subhadip_paul]

So much experience those pilots hold is simply incredible

[@wagnerbejaranocarvalho9971]

Great job Sam. It is always a pleasure to see videos loke this one.

[@alohatvn]

So impressive 👏 B747. Love 💘 ❤ the video 💘 😻 📹.

[@jimhays2772]

Sam Chui is such a geek and well that's why I always watch him and his great work as I am also an aviation geek.

[@colseverns9848]

Always loved the look of the 747-200 ... its a pity you didn't get to be on the flight Sam ... that would have been very cool but still such an interesting commentary and explanation !! Well Done mate !

[@NaenaeGaming]

Cool to see how Rolls Royce’s engines have developed, and how the RB-211s developed into the Trent series engines with the Trent 1000!

[@hamradiojim6788]

You never cease to amaze me, Sam! Thanks.

[@apsingh4150]

Enjoying your video a lot.I watch your video from India.🇮🇳❤🙏

[@KatDrivtx7]

Very nice Boeing and Rolls Royce very very nice staff.... awesome...

[@gharbimourad186]

The best pilots ever seen .....how he made the plane land insane to the utmost perfection that is only through experience and expertise to land a plane like this

[@gendaminoru3195]

Insane? are all of Chui's followers like this?

[@jimgemmell2831]

This isn't the only 747-200 still flying. As I type this, ER-BAT, a 747-200F, is still in operation with FlyPro. Currently approach Maccau. Then, of course, you have two very famous 747-200 based aircraft, the pair of VC-25A, commonly referred to as Air Force One. Excellent vid as per usual Sam. 👌👍

[@wsx2000lol]

I heard there are also 2 -200F based from Georgia's GeoSky cargo airline both RR powered and 2 -200F from Aerostan and they are the only PW JT9D 747 airworthy nowdays, idk about other GE CF6-50 powered -200's other than ER-BAT, the us military ones and one -300 in Russia tho

[@walterverbeeck6929]

The size of that new engine, compared with the other engines, is huge!

[@8809-c9x]

Thank you Sam. You got me at take off. Amazing to watch.

[@eplayz9024]

I live in Tucson and I'm suprised that I was actually there to see that plane take-off, I was wondering why one of the engines where different but here's my answer. It truly is a beautiful plane in-person.

[@nazmikamal6155]

vary good testing and expeirment Roll Roise very strong Machine

[@NicheID]

These are true heros. Bravo.

[@Pajtim2023]

That engine looks gorgeous with 747

[@thedappercook]

Thank god for these people! Incredible!

[@cjs121675]

A very interesting video- as someone who has like you loved 747s all his life I loved this video- great video and I love to see what leads upon the future of aviation! Great video! Very informational!

[@bullmoon1718]

Thanks Sam! Very interesting.

[@steventhompson9755]

I can't believe this old girl is still flying I've been on board this plane when she was flying for air Atlanta TF ATD. It's nice to see her still flying and not scrapped like most of the old 200s

[@maxxyboi_aviation]

I see this plane a lot when I go to Tucson, thanks for sharing this!

[@doughboi007]

Sam is literally the only person as a passenger. The aviation industry loves him!

[@ramtin-iviil]

Best landing for ever 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@barryporteous4904]

I note a Raytheon truck behind the RR engineers after the test flight - Pratt and Whitney there too?

[@wolfaruuz]

Epik video snd great test

[@ChefCam]

What a nice guy from Rolls Royce!

[@FinlayMorris]

It's great to see a 747-200 which hasn't been converted to a freighter

[@francescoschettino5726]

How many 747 are still flying ?

[@Fishfortune]

Thanks for the valuable information and content

[@JPTech933]

Amazing video.. so important for the future of air travel.. So many food businesses I know of like restaurants and supermarkets simply throw out unwanted, unusable, left over and peels of foods like half eaten meals, rotten bananas, potato and carrot peels that could all be transformed into biofuels. It upsets me to see some neighbours pick -up grass clipping, leaves and throw them into the garbage.. That is potential energy!

[@Janet_Airlines802]

That engine is massive!

[@AndresSalazar-ck7ox]

Wow, that Trent engine is absolutely massive.

[@os4908]

Good job! Thank you Sam!

[@user-hx8fn2he9q]

Fantastic video! Nice work!

[@zero-point3930]

Love the little string. Very hi-tech!

[@petermcgarrymusicandflying]

Thanks Sam. Loved this as I am a Rolls Royce fan. Kudos.

[@jijaji5363]

Aircraft Looking So Beautiful 😍😍🛫🛫🛫

[@birit911]

I’m happy to see an airliner without a glass cockpit.

[@robbonner]

So cool! Thanks for sharing Sam.

[@BRTripReport]

Awesome aircraft! Great video!

[@ManmohanMohanty]

Good one Sam!! As always, Sam and his great videos!! Sam you should come to Australia early next year and cover Bonza airlines (startup) and let us know their operating model. That should be interesting!